Torrent du Chagne
Sport, Pedestrian sports, Hiking itinerary
in Guillestre
7.3
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3h
Medium
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Leaving Guillestre, without using your car, let yourself be tempted by the tumultuous Chagne torrent that flows down from Vars. On the first section, follow an aerial balcony path, before entering the forest and its rural atmosphere.
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This hike also offers a number of challenging climbs, with beautiful views over Guillestre, the hamlets of Vars and the surrounding massifs as far as the Écrins.
Of particular note is the characteristic layout and diversity of the plant species encountered, thanks to the succession of passages from adret to ubac. For the second part of the loop, cross the village of Risoul, which adds a touch of heritage to the hike, with its opulent farmhouses and mountain architecture. Return to...This hike also offers a number of challenging climbs, with beautiful views over Guillestre, the hamlets of Vars and the surrounding massifs as far as the Écrins.
Of particular note is the characteristic layout and diversity of the plant species encountered, thanks to the succession of passages from adret to ubac. For the second part of the loop, cross the village of Risoul, which adds a touch of heritage to the hike, with its opulent farmhouses and mountain architecture. Return to Guillestre, where you can sip a drink on the terrace while reminiscing about the roaring Chagne.
- Departure
- Guillestre
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Difference in height
- 303.333 m
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Plain text period
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From 01/06 to 01/11.
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
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Documentation
- GPX / KML files allow you to export the trail of your hike to your GPS (or other navigation tool)
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- 303 meters of difference in height
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- Maximum altitude : 1190 m
- Minimum altitude : 976 m
- Total positive elevation : 303 m
- Total negative elevation : -303 m
- Max positive elevation : 101 m
- Min positive elevation : -188 m
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